justice's court

American  

Or justice court

noun

Law.

1. an inferior tribunal, not of record, having limited jurisdiction, both civil and criminal, and presided over by a justice of the peace.

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Etymology

Origin of justice's court

First recorded in 1520–30

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Example Sentences

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justice's court

He lost his case in the justice's court; at least, he was awarded only a half-peck of yams, which he considered insufficient, and in the nature of a defeat.

From Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories by Mark Twain

During the forenoon the prisoner's case was called in the local justice's court, but Farnum's lawyer had no difficulty in having the hearing postponed.

From The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip "Making Good" as Young Experts by Victor G. Durham

It secures a competent and higher tribunal than the justice's court for the trial of suits at law.

From Elements of Civil Government by Alexander L. Peterman

If I had been accused in a trial justice's court I would have had the proofs, and would have the right to meet my accuser face to face.

From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 7, 1922 by Various

The court next higher than a justice's court, is a court held in each county, generally called a county court, or court of common pleas.

From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Andrew W. Young

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